Read the article on MarylandToday article about UMD Alum Who Launches Fundraiser to Help Baltimore Kids Discover Their Inner Hero

WMAR Channel 2 News brings attention to Creative Capes' Heroes Unite campaign to empower students. Be a Hero and join us in funding 110 capes for students at a Title 1 elementary in Baltimore City. We are half way to our funding goal and need your donation to provide capes and masks to the deserving first grade and kindergarten students at North Bend Elementary before Halloween. Please donate now, any size donation with help us make a positive impact on a young student's outlook.

People always ask me where I got the idea for Creative Capes, so I've been looking for another way to tell my story to new customers or those who might get a cape as a gift for their child.

I'm so excited to be able to share a new booklet that tells the story of Creative Capes in a compact format. Inside you will find what inspired me to take the journey of Creative Capes, information on the value of open-ended play in igniting children's imaginations, how to connect with the Creative Capes Community, and care instructions on how to make your cape last for many years. These will be included with every order and will also be available in my booth at craft shows. Grab a couple, and share with your friends!

Click here to download the PDF version. 

Want a costume that your kids will want to wear after October 31? 

Get a handmade costume that will help your kids realize their inner strengths, encourage active play, good citizenship, and stimulate their imaginations.

Show Off Your Superhero!

Send us the best shots of your little (or big) superheroes, and you could win Creative Capes gift cards. Submit your photos into our photo contest by tagging @creativecapes on Instagram and/or Facebook or emailing images to holly@creativecapes.com.

In the mean time, check out these awesome superheroes who have already joined the contest!

I am tickled pink to be included in the Boca Raton Museum of Art's merchandise for their "Beyond the Cape!” art exhibit opening in mid April. An assortment of Creative Capes and accessories will be available in their gift shop during the exhibit starting April 16th. If you're in the area, make sure to stop by to experience the art!

Beyond the Cape! Comics and Contemporary Art focuses on contemporary artists directly influenced by comics. Artists come from the world of comics with a variety of points of view such as Renee Cox who adapts the super hero theme in her work and Joyce Pensato and Enrique Chagoya borrow iconic characters from comics to comment on issues relevant today. Artists known primarily for their work in the world of comics and graphic novels will also be included: R. Crumb, Aline Kominsky-Crumb, Mimi Pond, and Ron Wimberly. There are others who crossover into both worlds such as Richard Pettibon and Anton Kannemeyer; and Kerry James Marshall and Christian Marclay who have made comics in addition to work for which they are better known.

For more information, visit https://www.bocamuseum.org/exhibitions/beyond-cape-comics-and-contemporary-art.

When I start my work week I never know what interesting calls or emails I might encounter. My days are typically filled with sewing, cutting fabric, marketing efforts, accounting, screening robo calls, ordering supplies, responding to customers, posting on social media... you get the picture – the life of an entrepreneur. But I find every week has a special nuance which keeps me on my toes. 

In January, Duopress, a book publisher in Baltimore, MD, was promoting their new hardboard book, "Do you know a SUPERHERO?" and came across my website. It was immediately evident that my mission aligned perfectly with their book's theme - we are all superheroes. We did a joint Instagram contest where one participating IG follower would receive a custom superhero set and "Do You Know a SUPERHERO?" book. — Congrats to our winner Toni E.

I love the illustrations by Jesus Escudero and the message of this empowering book and wonder if I should consider offering it on my website. Please chime at the bottom of my blog post if I should add it to my superhero collection of items available to the Creative Capes Community. If you want to contact me privately you can email me directly, Holly@creativecapes.com, or use my contact page to reach me. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and don't forget to follow Creative Capes on Facebook and IG to learn about future contests. 

At Creative Capes, we welcome every new addition to the superhero family. We also LOVE when the whole family gets involved. That's why we're proud to congratulate Aimee B. and family on winning this round of the photo contest! As the grand prize winner, Aimee will get a $50 gift certificate!

A huge thank you to all of those who shared your superhero photos. As a way to show our appreciation, all of our participants will be getting a superhero shield of their choosing! We have just added eight new shield designs so check them out. 

Scroll down to see some of the fabulous photo contest submissions from this contest!

Keep Posting! Keep Tagging!

Send in your superhero shots to be included in our next photo contest. One lucky hero wins a 50 dollar Creative Capes' gift certificate. Tag @Creativecapes or email your photos to holly@creativecapes.com.

I'm so happy to bring another superhero into the family! Come by this weekend and visit the Bizarre Bazaar, Christmas Collection. Details below. 

The Bizarre Bazaar - Christmas Collection

November 29 - Dec. 2, 2018, Thursday - Saturday 10 - 7pm, Sunday 10 - 5pm
The Richmond Raceway, 600 E Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA
www.thebizarrebazaar.com